Salary: £10,803.00 - £11,523.20 per annum.

Salary FTE: £27,000 FTE

Employment type: 12 month contract

Employment hours: 15/16 hours per week

Location: Reading and surrounding areas

Our aim is to support our members to live enriched independent lives in the community and this is your chance to make a real difference.  Berkshire Vision provides information and support to children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.  We achieve this by offering a wide range of services to our members and their families, as well as working with health and social care professionals, local employers and community groups to improve their understanding of visual impairment and the needs of those affected by all forms of sight loss.

The Employability Officer role has been developed to provide support and develop and deliver a target driven employability programme for blind and visually impaired adults across Berkshire.

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting our members to live enriched lives, and therefore you should be someone who is able to work innovatively and be an advocate for our services. The role has an element of reporting, budget management and administration, the ability to use Microsoft packages is essential.

To apply you must be able to travel within the Thames Valley area, with some driving outside of the area and have a flexible approach to the hours worked.

The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.

To view the job description and apply please go to the Berkshire Vision website.

Initially reporting to the CEO

Additional days to be offered in accordance with future funding

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, this role will be a valued member of the organisation’s Birmingham & West Midlands Team

The right candidate will focus on delivering our programme Workshops across Birmingham and the West Midlands, through effective and productive collaborations.

Detailed Role Description

1. Manage and deliver Workshops across the West Midlands, by building partnerships with other NGO’s and referral partners, resourcing, equipping and training facilitators and co-ordinating programmes
2. Effectively and efficiently manage local Workshop budgets 
3. Manage all KPI’s, ensuring correct reporting of programme outputs and outcomes. 
4. Continuously improve the Workshops programme through learning from feedback. 
5. Ensure our survivors, partners and volunteers are engaged, motivated and ‘have a voice’ to influence and shape our programme design. 
6. Build relationships and source long term, broad impacting relationships with businesses and training institutions, in partnership with the Birmingham and West Midlands Coaching Coordinator
7. Supervise and manage Workshop volunteers, with the objective of growing individual and group capabilities, skills and resources.
8. Consistently work with and encourage the growth of leadership volunteers in order to increase organisation capacity and capabilities

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience of successful programme delivery in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting KPI’s
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective partners
5. Knowledge of best practice in programme delivery
6. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
7. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
8. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
10. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
11. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
12. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
13. Supportive of a small but fast paced team 
14. Supportive of non-Birmingham locations
15. Driving licence

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage

Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and must have the right to work in the UK.

Reporting to:  CEO initially

Location:London Office based with travel across the region and occasional national travel (ccurrently remote working due to Covid-19)

Hours: Part time at 80% ( Mondays, Thursdays Fridays mandatory). Some evening and weekend work required. Further hours may be available based on funding.
 

MORE ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is a unique role at an exciting and pivotal time of growth for The Sophie Hayes Foundation based in our largest delivery location. 

The successful candidate will work with our London team to manage and deliver remote, 1-to-1 and group employability support service by coaching survivors of trafficking to: grow in confidence, develop employability skills and to access vocational placement opportunities such as training, education, work experience and volunteering.  

This is a role designed for someone who is people focused, has an eye to detail and is: encouraging, insightful, creative, organised and willing to tailor 1-to-1 sessions, to adapt to the changing lives of those you are supporting.

Have perseverance, a high level of flexibility and emotional intelligence.

You will be quick to listen, understand and lead women forward as they navigate a challenging transition in their lives. 

You will have initiative with an ability to adapt ideas into action, alongside strong partnership skills as you build relationships with referral partners across businesses, social enterprises and colleges across London and the South.

REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 3- 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Essential:

1. Required coaching employability experience:
   1.  Helping people access work, training and education, and understanding the commercial workplace
   2. Experience of helping people develop CVs, interview skills and career plans.
2. Experience of either teaching, coaching, training or support work: 
   1. Bringing out the best in those around you.
   2. Curious, insightful and committed to the growth of everyone you work with.
3. Forming partnerships: Creating and building alignment with partners over a shared agenda.
   1.  Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
4. Support work: Supporting vulnerable individuals on a remote, group and 1-to-1 basis to overcome challenges, advocating for them, following up and breaking down barriers to progress.

Technical Essential

1. Database proficient (Blackbaud preferred)
2. Microsoft Suite 
3. Advanced level of report writing and english proficiency

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Employability Support Work – Deliver remote, group and 1-to-1 support to survivors of trafficking, with a focus on identifying strengths, purpose and career plans, in a manner and approach consistent with our Employability Programme (focus on identity, hope and empowerment).  
2. Provide insight and input into all aspects of the Employability Programme.
3. Identifying and matching individuals on volunteer placements, training or work shadowing opportunities
4. Working in collaboration with NGO partner case workers to support the activation of longer-term training plans in a suitable location for the individual.

Partnership Creation and Management

1. Build and maintain relationships with employability and training partners across London and the South (and elsewhere in the UK as defined through the programme delivery).
2. Identify suitable placement or training experiences that will further the career path for participant survivors. Continue to review the success of placement providers, resolving any issues as they emerge and working to continually enhance the experience and outcomes for all parties involved.
3. Create and maintain training partnerships available for Employability Programme graduates across London & South
4. Ensure ALL compliance with our safeguarding principles, policies and procedures  
5. Work closely with the other Employability Coaching Coordinators to ensure growth and develoment of all programme participants.

Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation

1. Ensure delivery of funder KPI’s and terms of grant related to the support work component of the programme.
2. Collate qualitative and quantitative data and stories for use in ongoing funding reports and future funding bids
3. Support monthly trustee reporting and annual report requirements as required
4. Continually enhance and improve the support service based on a formal process of review and implementation

Supporting the wider organisation

1. Delivering regular and effective communications for the wider team regarding the overall programme and employability support work progress.  
2. All other duties as assigned.

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing and reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

We are looking for a tutor who can teach employability based programmes online using Zoom and our VLE to different groups of students.

A qualified and capable teacher, you will be keen to engage with students and rekindle their love of learning, and you will share our passion for egalitarianism and empowerment.

Confident and experience of using a VLE and Zoom.
Confident/experienced at teaching groups of students online.

Employability Consultant

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term for 2year initial contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Poppy Factory at an exciting period of expansion in its activities supporting veterans as we look to work collaboratively with the NHS. 

The Poppy Factory Employability Service has supported over a thousand veterans back into work who have some form of mental or physical health challenge in relation to employment.  We are ambitious about supporting many more wounded; injured or sick veterans into meaningful and sustainable work as we look to expand our service in the South West.

Are you:

• Able to form effective & collaborative relationships quickly? 
• Recovery oriented and hopeful about every person’s ability to succeed in employment, open minded about helping people move into competitive jobs regardless of physical or mental health issues?
• A creative problem-solver who asks questions to learn more about a situation and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to find a range of possible solutions?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of working with people with mental and physical health conditions or disabilities and supporting them to gain and sustain work, as well as excellent employer engagement skills.The role also requires strong networking and relationship management skills.Prior IPS experience would be a strong advantage, although training and support will be available.The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Company-paid life assurance
• Funding available for permanent employees to study for the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance & Development 

For the full job description and more information about the role please download the Candidate Pack. 

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Abigail Boyle, Director of Operations. 

The post is anticipated to close at midnight on 5 November 2020, with interviews expected to take place on 17 & 18 November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly. 

Advocacy Officer

London with remote working

The Advocacy Officer is a new role within our Policy and Campaigns Directorate. We are looking for someone who can communicate fluently in British Sign Language and has excellent written English. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the disciplines within the Directorate, supporting social research, policy, public affairs and campaigns. This is a role for someone with a pro-active mind-set and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills across a number of different functions. 

Are you passionate about social change and improving society with and for people with disabilities? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are deaf or have hearing loss at the centre of your work? Can you help us harness the voice of the 12 million people with hearing loss to eradicate barriers? Would you be excited to work in a changing environment with a test-and-learn culture? Then this could be the role for you.

If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, we’ll invest in you. Focusing on developing your talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. We’ll help you turn your ideas into reality and encourage you to try new things as we work to remove the barriers that people who are deaf or have hearing loss face.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Senior Policy Officer

London and remote working

The Senior Policy Officer role is key to our upcoming strategy and will lead on our health and social care policy influencing. With a sound understanding of the changing health and social care landscape, you will work to build our evidence base and translate evidence into persuasive arguments to influence at the highest levels.

Are you passionate about public policy and creating real change with and for people with disabilities? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are deaf or have hearing loss at the centre of your work? Can you adapt your communication style to any audience and build strong internal and external relationships? Would you be excited to work in a changing environment with a test-and-learn culture? Then this could be the role for you.

If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, we’ll invest in you. Focusing on developing your talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. We’ll help you turn your ideas into reality and encourage you to try new things as we work to remove the barriers that people who are deaf or have hearing loss face.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

The primary role of the People Support Officer is to provide guidance and support to the beneficiaries of JERICHO's social projects.

Whilst the position is mainly based at JERICHO's ReUsers social enterprise the role requires regular travel across all our sites.

• Job Title: People Support Officer
• Salary: £22,000 per annum (pro-rata)
• Working Hours: 22.5 per week (flexible working will be considered)
• Reports to: People Support Manager
• Based at: The ReUsers, Norris Way, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BB

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The role will include such tasks as:

• Mentoring beneficiaries to ensure they remain engaged and on schedule to achieve
• Providing wrap around and tailored support to beneficiaries including signposting to specialist support
• Writing witness statements on the progress and ability of the beneficiaries in the workplace
• Liaising with external agencies, particularly when referring clients into specialist support
• Liaising with JERICHO's social enterprises about beneficiaries' progress
• Providing employability and job search support to beneficiaries reaching the end of the programme
• Attending job centres, jobs fairs, outreach projects or community events
• Collecting feedback and participating in beneficiary focus groups
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence
• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation

Skills & Experience

• A self-motivated person, with a mature, professional outlook, who can also motivate others
• Evidence of ability and/or experience of working with socially-excluded or marginalised people
• Evidence of ability and/or experience at helping people grow in confidence and self esteem such that they can achieve their true potential
• Knowledge and experience of support, mentoring, training or advice work
• An ability to prepare one’s own work plan and manage the activities of others

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• Level 3 IAG or above
• Mentoring qualification
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle which you are prepared to use for business use (expenses will be paid for business mileage)
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting

To Apply

Please provide your CV and a covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

Research & Policy Officer

London and remote working

The Research and Policy Officer role is key to our upcoming strategy and will work to remove barriers to accessing employment and everyday goods and services for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. You will work to build our evidence base and translate evidence into persuasive arguments to influence at the highest levels.

Are you passionate about social policy and creating real change with and for people with disabilities? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are deaf or have hearing loss at the centre of your work? Can you adapt your communication style to any audience and build strong internal and external relationships? Would you be excited to work in a changing environment with a test-and-learn culture? Then this could be the role for you.

If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, we’ll invest in you. Focusing on developing your talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. We’ll help you turn your ideas into reality and encourage you to try new things as we work to remove the barriers that people who are deaf or have hearing loss face.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

upReach are seeking to hire a Senior Fundraising and Events Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity and, alongside the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager, help to shape the charity’s fundraising plans moving forward. This role would suit individuals with 2-3 years experience in a fundraising role, who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will raise funds from a variety of sources, including Trust and Foundations and Individual Donors. They will also take responsibility for a wide range of events, and be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team.

This individual will play a pivotal role in the growth of the charity, as we seek to expand our capacity within the fundraising team and, subsequently grow our programmes. Having recently raised +£1mil for the first time in the 2019/2020 financial year, this role will build on that success through securing funds and growing our pipeline of opportunities. They will have responsibility for diversifying our income sources and will manage the existing events in the upReach calendar (including the Student Social Mobility Awards) and the development of new events as required.

Core Responsibilities

These will include:

1. Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to develop our pipeline and income from Major Donors and Trust and Foundations.

2. Take responsibility for meeting KPIs for other income streams, including regular giving, advertising, Alumni donations and event sponsorship.

3. Reporting to and stewarding of existing donors and foundations, developing an engaging ‘donor journey’ to ensure that they are kept up to date with the impact of their support and increase the value of relationships over time.

4. Grow our portfolio of Trusts and Foundations and individual donors through researching, building relationships and creating compelling grant applications and proposals. 

5. Take responsibility for existing upReach major events, including the Student Social Mobility Awards (SSMA) and a major donor fundraising event, in addition to growing our events portfolio as and when opportunities arise. 

6. Supporting the development of the participants of our Future Charity Leaders Programme (“FCLP” - upReach Graduate Scheme).

7. Undertaking other fundraising or administrative tasks that are required within this role.

Key deliverables in the first year will include:

• Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to reach our ambitious 2020/21 income KPIs

• Successful project management of the BT Tower fundraising event and Student Social Mobility Award Ceremony, or virtual equivalent if required. 

• Managing 1 individual on the fundraising and events rotation of the FCLP, a six-month rotation which forms part of our bespoke graduate scheme.

• Developing a pipeline of leads both for HNWIs and Trust and Foundations

• Growing income from regular giving and alumni donations

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have 2-3 years experience working in fundraising, ideally having worked with either Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors or in Fundraising Events. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. At least 2 years experience working within a fundraising and/or events role and a proven ability to meet financial KPIs.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of donors.

4. Exceptional eye for detail and ability to adapt style of communication dependant on the audience. 

5. Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

6. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

7. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

8. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently.

9. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of fundraising events management.

2. Experience of end to end grant management, including both proposal writing and reporting.

3. Experience working with and reporting to major donors and HNWI.

4. Experience in regular online giving, sponsorship or advertisements.

5. Experience of conducting research and building fundraising pipelines.

6. Familiarity with G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job.

upReach are seeking to hire a Senior Brand, Marketing and Communications Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity through raising our profile and status, and to play a key role in all aspects of marketing, branding and communications. This role would suit individuals with 2-3 years experience in a branding, marketing or communications role, who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the successful implementation of an ongoing rebrand for the charity and ensure consistency throughout the charity, in addition to working on all external communication channels for the charity, including social media and website. They will be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team. 

This individual will play a pivotal role in all aspects of our communications and branding. Reporting to the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager, they will seek to raise the charity’s profile and position upReach as an expert within the field of social mobility. They will work across the organisation on all aspects of public facing work, in addition to taking on responsibility for the charity’s ongoing rebrand. They will work alongside the leadership team to form plans and strategies for upReach’s external messaging and reach, including brand management, marketing communications, digital and social media, and PR. They will create varied, engaging content to energise and excite a variety of audiences, from prospective donors to students, universities and corporate employers. They will also manage ‘aspire’, an online platform of resources providing inspiration, information and advice to help sixth-formers to make informed decisions about their post-18 options, including a Career Video Library, and a 60-page Guide which is sent to every sixth form in the UK annually. 

Core Responsibilities

These will include:

1. Taking on the responsibility of ensuring internal consistency of how the upReach brand used, including training the team and maintaining the professional external image of the upReach brand. 

2. Managing all aspects of ‘aspire’, our online platform of resources for sixth formers providing inspiration, information and advice to help sixth-formers to make informed decisions about their post-18 options. This includes a 60 page guide created and sent to all UK sixth forms, a Career Video Library, a teacher resource pack, website, and social media campaign for its yearly release.

3. Creation of marketing materials and suitable templates/designs for wider team use, alongside support from participants on the Future Charity Leaders Programme.

4. In collaboration with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and CEO, developing a PR strategy to raise the profile and awareness of upReach.

5. Leading on all aspects of our outward-facing digital communications, including social media and website, proactively keeping content current and relevant.

6. Leading on the production of media related output (eg. press releases) and work to secure greater media coverage for upReach.

7. Working with our Director of Programmes and Impact to market upReach to potential Associates (the students that upReach support), including social media campaigns.

8. Working closely with the fundraising team on the marketing of fundraising events, materials and campaigns.

9. Working closely with our Technology Lead to keep our new Alumni Platform updated and relevant, and to market and promote its use for our Alumni members.

10. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the charity’s marketing and communications channels and approaches and implementing improvements where needed.

11. Supporting and working with participants of our Future Charity Leaders Programme Graduate Scheme.

12. Undertaking other marketing or administrative tasks that are required within this role.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have 2-3 years experience working in marketing, communications and/or branding. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. At least 2 years experience working within a marketing, communications or branding role and a proven ability to use data and insights to make decisions and achieve a strong ROI. 

3. Proven experience in creating content for online sources and marketing materials.

4. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with an eye for varied and engaging content, and the marketing flair to flex stylistically for different audiences.

5. Exceptional eye for detail, including excellent proofreading and editing skills.

6. Creativity and a proactive attitude.

7. Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

10. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently.

11. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of running social media platforms and campaigns.

2. Experience working with both back and front ends of website platforms.

3. Experience ensuring brand consistency across an organisation, and experience working on previous rebranding projects highly desirable. 

4. Sound knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations.

5. Familiarity with Canva, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity 

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills  

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job.

Director of Operations

Competitive Salary with excellent terms and conditions

Full Time, based Richmond, Surrey, with requirement for extensive UK travel [currently all Richmond-based roles are working from home in line with temporary Covid arrangements]

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to this senior management position.  At the centre of the Poppy Factory operations, the post has responsibility for delivering the charity’s award-winning employability service across the country whilst simultaneously contributing to wider strategic objectives and business change.

Delivering an effective employability service requires strong and effective leadership of a diverse and geographically dispersed team as well as continual monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation of the service to meet client needs.

The role will involve significant input at senior executive level, supporting strategic initiatives, planning and implementing the growth of the service, representing the charity at Board, regional and national level and identifying and building key partnerships within the charitable, corporate and statutory sectors. 

How to Apply

For the full job description and more information about the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Deirdre Mills, Chief Executive.

This post is anticipated to close on midnight on Sunday 8 November 2020, we reserve the right to withdraw the advert if we appoint to the role before this date.  Please note that we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Interviews are expected to take place mid-late November 2020.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Posey Furnish to arrange a call with Deirdre Mills, Chief Executive.

Are you a people person with a passion for supporting people? If you have great communication skills and attention to detail this role could be perfect for you!

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is a local charity fighting food poverty by tackling food waste. We source food that is surplus to requirements- from retailers and manufactures. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to local charities and community groups who provide meals and food parcel to vulnerable people. (Including individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, school breakfast clubs, community centres and those recovering from addictions).

FareShare Midlands’ Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Our Values:

Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Fighting hunger, tackling food waste

Summary of Role

Purpose

This role will work closely with the Volunteer & Employability Managers to coordinate and administrate the daily running of our volunteer programme. You will be responsible for the timely collection, processing and updating of all volunteer data for the volunteer teams in your area.

You will also ensure that compliance data such as food hygiene certificates, driving licence checks etc. are completed and recorded within expected timeframes.

The role will involve working closely with the operations teams to ensure that volunteer inductions are completed and site rotas are maintained.

Job responsibilities

1. Volunteer Administration

• Ensure that all new applications are responded to and processed in a timely and professional manor
• Ensure that all induction paper work is completed and recorded prior the volunteer starting
• Carry out on site inductions for new volunteers
• Ensure that all volunteer records including contact details are maintained and up to date

2. Volunteer Compliance and Training

• Take appropriate volunteer references within agreed timescales
• Administrate and monitor food hygiene online training for all volunteers
• Ensure that drivers licence checks are completed and recorded
• Support volunteers to get the most out of the training that is available to them
• Coordinate other compliance and training programmes as required

3. Volunteer Systems management

• Ensure that the National Volunteer Management System is up to date at all times
• Ensure that reporting data for FareShare UK is available as required
• Maintain the active volunteer list for each depot in your area

4. Operation support

• Support the development and maintenance of depot volunteer rotas
• Liaise with volunteers for the operational team as required
• Support volunteer activities and events

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Skills and Qualities

• Able to establish and maintain systems and accurate recording of data
• Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with good team-working skills
• Good time management with ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and inclusivity
• To subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands

Desirable

• Experience of supporting volunteers
• Experience of supporting adults with additional support needs
• Experience of using volunteer management systems  
• An understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety legislation
• Full clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle so that travel between depots as needed

Closing Date is midnight, 9 November 2020

Interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 17 November 2020

Programme Manager

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 year initial contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Poppy Factory at an exciting period of expansion in its activities supporting veterans as we look to work collaboratively with the NHS and other partners. The Poppy Factory Employability Service has supported over a thousand veterans back into work who have some form of mental or physical health challenge in relation to employment.  We are ambitious about supporting many more veterans into meaningful and sustainable work as we look to expand our service with a number of pilot programmes.

This role will lead on the management of The Poppy Factory pilot programmes across England and Wales, and the establishment of a dedicated programmatic hub to ensure strong governance and implementation. Working collaboratively with the Director of Operations and the Employability Managerial team, you will draw on evidence and best practice in the design, development and implementation of The Poppy Factory programmes. 

Are you:

• Experienced in programme and project management?

• A strategic thinker, eager to build on the foundations we've put in place to design and implement a programmatic hub? 
• A creative problem-solver who asks questions to learn more about a situation and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to find a range of possible solutions?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of conducting monitoring and evaluation of service delivery programmes.

This role is based at our head office in Richmond, however we can be flexible to combine office- and home-working arrangements (currently all roles are home-based).

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Company-paid life assurance
• Funding available for permanent employees to study for the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance & Development 

For the full job description and more information about the role please download the Candidate Pack. 

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Abigail Boyle, Director of Operations. 

The post is anticipated to close at midnight on 5 November 2020, with interviews expected to take place on 12 & 13 November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.